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Netanyahu: We have more goals to complete and are ready to resume fighting at any time; ‘the finger is on the trigger’
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a statement, April 8, 2026. (GPO screenshot)
Israel “has more goals to complete,” says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a video statement after a ceasefire between the US and Iran is announced.
“We will achieve them,” he promises, “either through agreement, or through renewed fighting.”
Israel, he says, “is ready to return to fighting at any time.”
“The finger is on the trigger,” he warns.
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